“At this stage of his career I am enjoying his wins, he is such a battler. When he gets in amongst them he gets into racing mode and it is amazing at his age that he has still got the will to battle. He had got huge fight in him and huge energy.”

Walsh now faces a tough choice for the Champion Hurdle, with the much-fancied Faugheen – also from the Mullins stable – a big contender for the race.

Earlier this year Hurricane Fly could only finish in fourth place in the Champion Hurdle, with Jezki winning the race ahead of My Tent Or Yours and The New One.

Jezki is 7.00 to win the race again next year, with Faugheen 2.25 and Hurricane Fly 11.00.

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